It's back to school time and for our family, a first to send our oldest son to "real" school. I wasn't worried about sending Mayu off to school as I knew he would adjust smoothly, but trying to figure out his lunch menu was keeping me up some nights! I was a subsutitute teacher for over 4 years before I got married and was completely mortified by what the kids ate (or didn't eat) and as a result I vowed to myself that my children would never be subjected to the " standard American" diet.
Mayu had a year of pre-school and we held him back for his year of kindergarten, so we always ate lunch together and often times with my parents. Since we are gluten-free and there is yet a gluten-free bread to cross my path that mimics the texture of real bread, our family doesn't do sandwiches. I am O.K. with this as I was happy to make real food daily for us, instead of falling in the "sandwich as a meal" trap. Mayu is used to eating hot lunches and a wide variety of foods ranging from cuban beans, rice and plantains to lamb and sauteed swiss chard. So my challenge was how to replicate the home-cooked meals into his lunch box. Here is how it can be done:
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Belly Sprout August Calendar www.bellysprout.com or (714) 879-1303
Unless
otherwise noted, all classes are at Belly Sprout. You must RSVP or
Pre-Register for ALL classes 5 days before the class starts. NO REFUNDS.
AUGUST
Every Friday: FREE Mommy and Me hangout 12-1p.m.This
is an informal gathering of mamas and their children (babies to tots)
to connect with other moms! Do you have a moms group and are looking for
a meet-up? Contact us so we may accommodate you! (714) 879-1303
3rd Koala Baby Wearing Club 11:30-12:30noon, FREEJoin
other baby wearing mamas and share your personal favorites and
techniques on how to wear your baby. This social gathering will focus on
the benefits of wearing your children.
7th Cloth Diaper
Clinic 10-11a.m.$35prepaid, $15 applied towards diaper purchase. Do you
want to learn how to save up to $2,000, safeguard your baby’s health
and take care of our planet? In this clinic we cover all of the basics
of using cloth. You will learn how many you need, which types would work
best for your family and how to care for diapers. After touching,
feeling and learning all of the guesswork of shopping online will be
gone!
19th Prenatal Yoga and Birth Preparation 7-8p.m. 6 weeks/$96Taught
by Belly Sprout owner, Christy Funk, this class will ease pregnancy
symptoms and prepare for childbirth through simple yet effective
postures and breathing techniques. Beyond just asanas and relaxation
methods, you will build community with other pregnant women and be able
ask questions on everything from medical interventions to natural
remedies for your new baby. No yoga experience necessary. Bring your own
mat.
Some of my fondest memories of being with my baby boys was
wearing them. I loved having them close to me, the ease of nursing, the freedom
of being mobile, the ability to see their faces and just the incredible bond I
had with them. With my first, Mayu, I had the wrong carriers: an uncomfortable
Native Carrier in the wrong size and, gasp, a Baby Bjorn! I didn’t know anyone
who was baby wearing, so the resources weren’t there for me. Apart from being
terribly uncomfortable in the Bjorn, I would soon find out how dangerous it was
for my baby.Read more
When my boys were little I protected them like only a mama bear could. I
watched their every move, made sure they were always safe, cleaned their toys
before they put them in their mouths and chased them around feeding them to
make sure they were getting the wholesome nutrition they needed. I didn't want
to be paranoid (although I am sure my husband thought I was), but protective I
was. I imagined as they grew older I would alter my ways to adjust to their
growth, but I never imagined that I would be so, well, easy going with them.
When we were children, my brother and I played in the neighborhood until the
wee hours of the night. Our home was nestled into the hills and all of the
children would play there making sure to watch for rattlesnakes and other biting
creatures. There was a lot of freedom in our play and our parents never gave a
second thought to allow us to dart from house to house, several blocks in
between them. We were older, 3rd grade and up and our parents knew we were
safe. When I was the age of my oldest son, now 6 1/2, I was roaming the desert
of Las Vegas in much the same
manner. My childhood was spent outside, being active and discovering life
through friendships and exploration.Read more
Unless otherwise
noted, all classes are at Belly Sprout. You must RSVP or Pre-Register for ALL
classes 5 days before the class starts. NO REFUNDS.
July
Every Friday: FREE Mommy and Me hangout 12-1p.m.
This is an informal gathering of mamas and their children
(babies to tots) to connect with other moms! Do you have a moms group and are
looking for a meet-up? Contact us so we may accommodate you! (714) 879-1303
6th Koala Baby Wearing Club 11:30-12:30 FREEJoin
other baby wearing mamas and share your personal favorites and techniques on
how to wear your baby. This social gathering will focus on the benefits of
wearing your children.
15thPrenatal
Yoga7:30-8:30p.m.Prenatal yoga allows a
woman to prepare her body and mind for labor, delivery and motherhood, through
breath work, relaxation and gentle body exercises.More than just yoga, all aspects of natural parenting will be
included. 3 week
course $48. NO DROP-INRead more
Visually stimulating, Organically Raised delivers more than gorgeous
pictures. This book is filled with amazing recipes for babies through
toddlerhood while informing the reader about the importance of eating
local, organic and sustainable. I have yet to see a cookbook that
respects the importance of healthy and delicious eating for our little
ones, while giving parents the necessary resources and recipes to
engage on a path of living well.Read more
June 22nd Cooking with Sol 6:30-8:30p.m., $25 per person AT RESIDENCE IN BREA This is not just any cooking class! Ron Funk, chef and food educator, has traveled the globe, learned not just recipes but food culture and will share his expertise with you. Be prepared to learn about the best cookware, how to use spices and herbs, what you need in your pantry, the history and culture of food (he is FASCINATING!), and exotic yet simple recipes. He will be demonstrating a few antojitos (appetizers) as a prelude to his other series of classes we will be offering. You will NOT want to miss this opportunity.
RSVP by calling (714) 879-1303. We can take payment over the phone.
Lactation Education with Kelly Miller June 23rd from 6-8p.m. $42 at Belly Sprout in Fullerton
This is a great class for pregnant women as well as those who need more help with breast-feeding. Kelly Miller, a La Leche League Leader and Breast-Feeding Educator will cover everything from latch-on techniques to trouble shooting questions. Our clients have repeatedly said that Kelly's class beats ANY hospital class on breast-feeding, so make sure to reserve your spot. The fee also included a personal follow up with Kelly after the baby is born.
Belly Sprout (714) 879-1303 Please RSVP before the class. Payment can be taken over the phone.
26th ORGANICALLY RAISED BOOK SIGNING 11-3p.m. FREE http://www.organicallyraisedcookbook.com/ A cookbook with a conscience, Organically Raised shows parents how to replace bland processed shelf staples with flavorful, pesticide-free meals that babies will love, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of good nutrition and enthusiastic eating. Join us at Belly Sprout as Anni Dualter signs books and answers all of your questions in regards to feeding your little ones healthy AND delicious food!
*We will have raffles, a kid-run lemonade stand, treats, vendors and baby-food making demo! PLEASE RSVP to enter for raffles! (714) 879-1303 email:
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